shift

• 名词，指位置、方向或焦点的改变，也指排定的工作时间段，尤指在轮班制单位中的班次。

A noun referring to a change in position, direction, or focus, or a scheduled period of work, especially in a job that operates around the clock.

1. Change in position or directionB1formal

   A change in position, direction, or focus.

   转变

   • There was a sudden shift in the wind direction.
   • The company made a strategic shift towards digital marketing.
   • A shift in public opinion forced the government to reconsider.

   同义词alterationchangemovemovementswitchtransition

   反义词constancyfixitystabilitystillness

2. Work periodA2formal

   A scheduled period of time during which a person works, especially in a factory or hospital.

   班次

   • She works the night shift at the hospital.
   • He has a morning shift from 6 AM to 2 PM.
   • The factory operates in three shifts: morning, afternoon, and night.

   同义词spellstintstretchtourturnwatch

3. Key on a keyboardA1informalIT

   A key on a computer keyboard used to change the case of letters or access alternate characters.

   Shift键

   • Press the shift key to type a capital letter.
   • Hold down the shift key while pressing the number 2 to type @.
   • The shift key is located on both sides of the keyboard.

   同义词shift key

• 动词，表示移动或改变位置、方向或焦点的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or changing position, direction, or focus.

1. Move or change positionA2formal

   To move or change from one position, place, or direction to another.

   移动

   • She shifted the box to the other side of the room.
   • The wind shifted direction suddenly.
   • He shifted his weight from one foot to the other.

   同义词adjustalterbudgechangedisplacemoverelocatestirswitchtransfer

2. Change focus or attentionB1formal

   To change the focus, emphasis, or direction of something, such as attention or policy.

   改变关注点

   • The company shifted its focus to online sales.
   • She shifted her attention to the new project.
   • The government shifted its policy on environmental issues.

   同义词alterdivertmoveredirectreorientswitchtransferturn

   反义词concentratefixfocus

3. Transfer responsibilityB2informal

   To transfer or pass responsibility, blame, or a task to someone else.

   推卸

   • He tried to shift the blame onto his colleague.
   • They shifted the workload to the new team member.
   • Don't shift your responsibilities onto others.

   同义词assigndelegatefoistoffloadpalm offpass onshunttransfer

   反义词acceptassumebearownshoulder